PREVENTING SENIOR FALLS

Discussed by Gregg Gomez-Mira
with Home Instead Senior Care (www.HomeInstead.com)

Part 1 of 3

FACT: Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults.
FACT: One in four older adults fall each year, but less than half tell their doctor.
FACT: Falling once reportedly doubles the chances of falling again.

Gregg Gomez-Mira is with Home Instead Senior Care. He is a frequent guest on The What’s UP Radio Program, discussing issues concerning seniors and how to care for them with love and respect.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

September 22 is the National Council on Aging “Annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day”. Why is this an important day to recognize and learn about?

Listen as Gregg shares how Home Instead Senior Care has helped families care for a senior loved one after a fall…

Why is it important to help seniors stay in their home as long as possible, even after a dangerous fall? Can Home Instead assist with this as well?

Click here  for the caregiver resources Gregg mentioned in this segment…

PART 2 OF 3 - PREVENTING SENIOR FALLS

Discussed by Gregg Gomez-Mira
with Home Instead Senior Care (www.HomeInstead.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some simple home updates older adults can do to prevent falls? NOTE: These tips are good for ALL ages, not just older adults. Click here  for a Home Safety Checklist.

What is the most dangerous room in the house? HINT: It’s NOT the kitchen!

Speaking of the kitchen… There are several inexpensive items you can buy to make life easier in the kitchen. Listen as Gregg discusses these…

Is good lighting throughout the house important?

PART 3 OF 3 - PREVENTING SENIOR FALLS

Discussed by Gregg Gomez-Mira
with Home Instead Senior Care (www.HomeInstead.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the goal/mission of Home Instead?

What kind of jobs are available at Home Instead?

What type of employee does Gregg Gomez-Mira look for?

Do clients have the power to have a caregiver for as long or short as they want (provided the financial aspect is handled properly)?

Click here  for more information from the National Council on Aging and to find location program near you.

TORAH FOR LIVING

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

SPECIAL SATURDAY TORAH DEVOTION!!!
Mark Lanier has a brand-new devotional book out: “Torah for Living: Daily Prayers, Wisdom, and Guidance.”

Listen as Terry Lowry shares today’s devotion from from from Exodus 31:1-2

Are you a “planner”? Do you get upset when things don’t go your way on your own time table? In today’s Scripture passage, God was teaching the Israelites a lesson – a hard lesson. God doesn’t work around our schedules. He has His own schedule and we need to trust it.

IS GOD A GOD OF FAITH OR SCIENCE? PART 1

Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

Day 4

Is God a God of faith or a God of science? This is a very controversial topic that is not discussed nearly enough, especially in Baptist churches.

Over the next few weeks, Mark Lanier will unpack this question. While he does, he wants you to keep an open mind. Lay aside any biases you may have and listen very closely to all the evidence he presents.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What does the Bible teach about science?

Take Responsibility! (discussed in Wednesday’s segment)

Use it! Genesis 3 (Adam and Eve: the beauty of the world was marred by sin) “Science is our tool to combat the fallen world,” Mark says.

Reminder: Where is God in the midst of evil? God is working to bring good from evil. Shouldn’t we do the same?

What is the Biblical view of science? Mark shares a story of a man caught in a flood…

If science is important, should we just stop praying to God and trust science?

For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]

WHO’S YOUR ONE?

Discussed by Pastor Steven Morris
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

The pastors of Champion Forest Baptist Church are beginning a new series: Who’s Your One? Do you know someone who needs Jesus? Have you prayed for them lately? This series is going to equip you with the knowledge and the tools you need to share the Gospel with “your one”.

Scripture Passage: Acts 1:1-11

Questions/Issues Discussed:

We have all that we need to be who we are called to be to change the world. (Acts 1:9-11)

Why are churches shrinking in church attendance? Are people just not interested anymore? Or are WE not being who we are called to be?

FACT: Less than 5% of Christians will ever lead someone to Christ.

FACT: Less than 15% of Christians will ever invite someone to church.

Let’s change these stats!

Challenge: Pray for someone RIGHT NOW that needs to be at church with you!

Pastor David Fleming encourages you to visit Champion Forest Baptist Church in NW Houston this Sunday! CFBC has Life Groups classes (Sunday School) for all ages and walks of life, including Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy Class, as well as several service times and locations to choose from. For more information, click here.

THE ENTIRE WHAT'S UP PROGRAM

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.